Increased scrutiny into FCA returns putting more pressure on regulated businesses
Written by Outsourcing Manager, Tony Chin Gravita understands the risks and requirements of FCA regulatory reporting and more and more businesses are leaning on us to assist in the preparation of FCA returns. The reality is that while your returns may not have been scrutinised thus far, at some point they will be. At that […]
Why outsource your accounting function this Christmas
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, staying ahead with your accounting requirements can often divert valuable resource and attention from strategic initiatives. Good news, it is not too late to ease the burden by outsourcing to a reliable partner, and as the Christmas season approaches, the benefits of outsourcing your accounting functions become increasingly apparent. […]
Doing business in the UK
Gravita has a team of experts who smoothly guide overseas companies. The UK continues to be one of the most attractive places for global businesses to locate to in the world. With one of the most robust and trusted legal systems in the world, for hundreds of years businesses and assets have been far […]
Webinar: Business tax refresher and planning
Register here We invite you to join us and Tim Palmer, Tax Consultant, at our webinar on 24th October for a business tax refresher and planning. During this session, Tim will be covering: Tax refresher and planning for self-employed clients and partnerships The switch to the fiscal year basis Capital allowances update Tax planning for […]
What is a Family Investment Company (FIC) and is it right for me?
A Family Investment Company (FIC) is a private company which is often used to move wealth to the next generation(s) without suffering Inheritance Tax (IHT), the FIC’s shareholders are family members. It can be used as an alternative to a family trust and acts to facilitate future succession planning. It is likely to appeal to […]
UK employee share schemes: Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI)
Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb Whilst there are many ways of incentivising and retaining key employees, the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme remains one of the most tax efficient ways to do this because of the very generous tax reliefs associated with the scheme. In addition, these schemes are entirely flexible and gives the […]
An employee’s guide to RSUs and Stock Options
Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb More and more employers in the Tech sector are offering Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) or Stock Options to their employees. These have been popular with US companies for a long time, and so those working for global companies, and those who are working remotely for US/Canadian businesses are finding […]
Implementing your salary sacrifice via your payroll
Written by Payroll Manager, Rebecca Aimey Introduction In today’s competitive job market, employees are increasingly seeking (and often expect) benefits packages to be paid alongside their salary. Employers, on the other hand, are of course keen to retain and attract talent whilst also maximising tax efficiencies where possible. The salary sacrifice options are an effective […]
Is it time to embrace AI to transform your business?
Written by Tech Partner, Ben Chernoff Is it time to embrace AI to transform your business? It’s clear AI is not going away. And while there’s a lot of fear about what AI could do in the wrong hands, it also brings a lot of opportunity for good. It has the potential to drive economic […]
Payrolling of benefits – Feeling the pain of collating your P11D data?
Written by Payroll Manager, Rebecca Aimey Employers who would like to formally payroll benefits for the first time, must register with HMRC. Some seven years ago, HMRC introduced the ability for employers to payroll certain benefits that are classed as a benefit in kind. This has enabled a change in the way employees are taxed […]